WITH the Iran crisis continuing, it’s no surprise that Brits are changing their holiday plans.
Destinations like and Doha remain off the travel list, and Brits are avoiding certain long-haul destinations that involve stopovers in the Middle East – but TUI says that other holiday spots are on the rise instead.
TUI has revealed the holiday destinations on the rise this yearCredit: Alamy
The islands avoid the Middle East crisis as flights will cross the North Atlantic OceanCredit: Alamy
has revealed that there’s been a change in demand when it comes to Brits booking .
Instead, certain locations are being favoured as a result – in particular, two islands.
TUI’s UK&I Managing Director Neil Swanson said: “We’re seeing particularly strong demand for our direct long-haul flights to the Caribbean – especially the and – where point‑to‑point routes give customers added confidence and help them keep their holiday plans on track.”
The islands are popular year-round with Brits thanks to their sunshine, high temperatures and beautiful coastlines.
Flights to the islands are direct and take between eight and ten hours.
They also don’t pass through the as they head over the North Atlantic Ocean instead.
TUI offers holidays to from £899 per person.
In Jamaica, a popular spot is , which is the capital of the island that sits along the western tip.
Over the years it has been visited by famous faces likes Bob Marley and even The .
It has the Seven Mile Beach, which offers visitors to ride across the sand on horses, and go snorkelling.
TUI offers holidays to too, a destination which is known for being popular with tourists with all-inclusive resorts, white-sand beaches, and nightlife.
It also has breaks to Ocho Rios which has lots of green spaces like the Dunn’s River Falls, the Blue Hole – a natural limestone sinkhole that’s considered a hidden gem.
The Dominican Republic is one of the cheapest islands in the Caribbean to visit tooCredit: Alamy
When it comes to Jamaica, the best months to visit are December through to April when it is at its warmest and most dry.
The best time to visit the is the same, and TUI offers breaks from from £899 per person.
The Dominican Republic is also .
Laura Evans Fisk, Head of Digital & Engagement at eurochange said: “As we’ve seen transactions for the Dominican peso surge this year ahead of any other currency, we can definitely expect to see the Dominican Republic at the top of travel bucket lists for UK tourists in 2026.
Beaches are beautiful all around the island, but the Dominican Republic also has two of the best in the world – Canto de la Playa and Bahia de las Aguilas.
Canto de la Playa in the Dominican Republic is one of the world’s best beachesCredit: Alamy
Santo Domingo is the island’s capital, where there are find plenty of bars – and average price of a local is 150DOP (£1.86).
Other destinations that are on the rise for travellers include Thailand’s and in .
He said the reason is that the long-haul flights from TUI “offer customers reassuring alternatives that avoid transiting through the region.”
Neil Swanson added: “Closer to home, destinations across and the Mediterranean continue to perform well, with , , and Cape Verde seeing increased demand in recent days.”
For more on Cape Verde – .
And a TUI expert reveals .
The beautiful islands of Jamaica and Dominican Republic are growing in popularityCredit: Alamy
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